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Cairns Heatwave Feature
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Cairns Heatwave Feature
In a November 27, 2018 file photo, Tolga Bat Hospital volunteer Amanda Hickman holds a heat-stressed spectacled flying fox rescued from an inner-city colony during a heatwave in Cairns. Thousands of heat-stressed bats are dropping from trees and creating a health hazard in far north Queensland, as a record-breaking heatwave blasts the region. (aP Image/Marc McCormack)
Australian Associated Press (AAP) - The Heart of Australian News
Author:: MARC MCCORMACK
Credit:: AAPIMAGE
Dated:: 27th November 2018
Media ID 18203820
© Marc McCormack
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In this powerful print captured by Marc McCormack on November 27,2018, we witness the devastating impact of a heatwave in Cairns, Queensland. Tolga Bat Hospital volunteer Amanda Hickman tenderly cradles a heat-stressed spectacled flying fox that was rescued from an inner-city colony. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the thousands of bats facing extreme distress and dropping from trees due to the scorching temperatures. As record-breaking heat engulfs far north Queensland, these vulnerable creatures are not only suffering but also posing a significant health hazard to the region. With their natural habitats under threat, it is crucial for wildlife rescue organizations like Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue to step in and provide aid during such crises. The photograph highlights the urgent need for action against climate change and its detrimental effects on our environment and its inhabitants. Additionally, it sheds light on Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV), which poses risks to humans who come into contact with infected bats. Let this poignant image serve as a call to protect our precious wildlife and work towards sustainable solutions that can mitigate the impacts of rising temperatures. Together, we must strive for a future where such scenes become rare occurrences rather than heartbreaking realities.
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